Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
2. Check:
- Bearings
- Bearing races Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower bracket with a floor chisel "2" and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing races.
| CAUTION: If the bearing races are not installed properly, the steering head pipe could be damaged. |
NOTE:
- Always replace the bearings and bearing races as a set.
- Whenever the steering head is disassembled, replace the dust seal.
4. Check:
- Upper bracket
- Lower bracket (along with the steering stem) Bends/cracks/damage →Replace.
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower r ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD ...
Other materials:
Removing the throttle body
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank filler hole with a pump.
2. Disconnect:
Fuel hose
WARNINGCover the fuel hose connections with a
cloth
when disconnecting them. Residual pressure
in the fuel lines could cause fuel to
spurt out when removing the h ...
Troubleshooting details
This section describes the measures per fault code number displayed on the FI
diagnostic tool. Check
and service the items or components that are the probable cause of the
malfunction following the order
given.
After the check and service of the malfunctioning part have been completed,
re ...
Checking the fuses
The following procedure applies to all of the fuses.
CAUTION:To avoid a short circuit, always turn the
main
switch to "OFF" when checking or replacing
a fuse.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Fuse
a. Connect the pocket te ...